Site icon Caring for Houseplants

Best Places to Find Propagation Information

Switch to Desktop/Mobile View

Gardening is a very hard hobby. There is a lot to learn about it and a lot that you can do with it. There is so much information about gardening that it can be hard to know where to start. If you are an experienced gardener it can be especially hard because you already know so much and only want specific information that only a few people know about. If you are a novice gardener or are just starting out, you might not know where to start. Let’s look at some of the best places to find out about propagating house plants.

One of the best places is a local nursery or garden shop. There are lots of stores that have garden sections, but to find people who really know about what they are talking about, go to a garden shop. They are usually people who love to garden and it is their job and hobby also. They are also very friendly and can show you what to look for and which plants are the best for what you need. You can also just buy what you need right there.

Bookstores and libraries are also great places to find information about propagating house plants. They have tons and tons of books on plants. Many times there will be an entire book on propagating plants and instructions for different plants or there will be books on specific types of plants. It gives you a lot of information about certain plants and can help you decide how to propagate.


Magazines are also a great source of information. They will often have information about the latest information from garden experts. You can write or email them questions and they will often answer many questions or have entire articles dedicated to specific topics. You can get the magazines through a subscription, look up the website for the magazine on the Internet, or you can get a specific issue right from your grocery store or supercenter.

Friends, neighbors, Mommy groups, and church groups are all really great places to get information. Often, in at least one of these groups you will have an avid gardener. They will love showing off their talents and will love helping you get started. You can get together and propagate plants together and teach each other. Don’t be afraid to ask a neighbor for some advice. They will usually be very flattered and will enjoy helping you out.

The Internet is of course a great place to find information. There is so much out there and so much that you can discover. If you are wondering about a specific topic, ask the specific question first in a search engine. There is so much out there that you might as well start searching for the specifics. Look on websites that are dedicated to gardening. If you can’t find a website with your answer, look for a really good gardening blog. Leave a comment or a question for the blogger. They will most likely try to answer your question. It is a great way to get advice from a professional for free.